The 2019-20 campaign was a season of dramatic resurgence for Cardiff City as The Bluebirds, under the guidance of new manager Neil Harris, secured a vital 5th-place finish in the Championship to reach the promotion play-offs. This was a hard-fought achievement following a turbulent first half that saw Neil Warnock resign in November. Leading the charge was the sensational Player of the Season Lee Tomlin, whose 8 crucial league goals (9 overall) proved decisive, especially with five of them being winning goals. Despite ultimately falling to Fulham in the play-off semi-finals, this campaign, extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, marked a determined fight for promotion and remains a defining chapter of the club's modern history.